The numbers don't lie. For weeks now, we've seen Polygon aggressively challenging Ethereum's dominance in the NFT space. Indeed, last week Polygon overtook Ethereum in total weekly NFT sales — $22.1 million vs. $21.8 million, per CryptoSlam. Make no mistake, this is not a mere blip, this is a timorous,...
The non-fungible token (NFT) space has undergone a shocking metamorphosis. Today, its scope has expanded far beyond digital artwork to include tangible, real-world assets. This evolution has recently resulted in a phenomenal explosion of the real-world asset (RWA) market on-chain. It’s seen a jaw-dropping 28,000% growth since February 2023! So...
Just think back to the time when people couldn’t stop looking at their screens, trading blocky JPEGs for ridiculous amounts of money. It was the beginning of the digital gold rush, and then… crickets. The whispers started: "NFTs are dead!" Of course, you read the news reports, you saw the...
Let’s be blunt. Whether you’re pioneering the latest breakthrough in cryptography or navigating the blockchain regulatory landscape, Consensus 2025 in Toronto is sure to be an industry-defining experience. I'm seeing warning signs – data points, to be exact – that should have regulators reaching for antacids, not celebratory cocktails. Put...
The crypto industry moves quickly, and nowhere is that more evident than where the industry’s largest gatherings take place. Consensus, the largest and most influential blockchain and cryptocurrency conference in the world, has announced that Toronto will be the host city of their 2025 event. This decision wasn't made on...
Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly planning a $3 billion crypto venture with backing from SoftBank, Bitfinex and Tether. The strategy is to make the most out of the forthcoming crypto-friendly administration market boom. It reflects the successful and predictable bait-and-switch strategies used by ToadiesToBigTech™ like Michael Saylor. Rumors of this new...
Cantor Fitzgerald, a name synonymous with Wall Street savvy, is reportedly diving headfirst into the crypto ocean with a $3 billion venture called 21 Capital. Brandon Lutnick is carrying this torch shortly after his father was named Commerce Secretary. This legislative move is an attempt to capitalize on what may...
Cantor Fitzgerald’s rumored $3 billion crypto play, 21 Capital is good times right now, and for good reason. A publicly listed crypto company placing a huge wager on a Trump return? Whether that makes it truly visionary or a gamble of epic proportions remains to be seen. Let's dissect this...
On the home front, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has just removed significant barriers to bank engagement with crypto. If upheld, this decision will be a sea change in balancing traditional finance with the emerging world of digital assets. This action has been prompting banks...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing and altering the way it approaches DOJ cryptocurrency enforcement. Rather than employing a one-size-fits-all regulatory approach, they’re casting their nets wider to recover more stolen assets and prosecute higher-value, serious offenses. On April 7, Treasury Department officials announced the disbandment of the department’s...
